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<strong>June 18</strong><br>
Former major league pitcher Roger Clemens, center, walks with his lawyers Rusty Hardin, right, and Michael Attanasio, left, outside federal court in Washington on Monday. Clemens was acquitted on all charges by a jury that decided that he didn't lie to Congress when he denied using performance-enhancing drugs. less

<strong>June 18</strong><br>
Former major league pitcher Roger Clemens, center, walks with his lawyers Rusty Hardin, right, and Michael Attanasio, left, outside federal court in Washington on Monday. Clemens ... more

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Former pitcher Roger Clemens, second from right, stands with members of his family, including wife Debbie Clemens, prior to speaking to the media after he was found not guilty on all charges in his perjury trial. Clemens was found not guilty on three charges of making a false statement under oath, two charges of perjury and one count of obstruction of Congress. If convicted, Clemens could have faced 30 years in prison and a fine of $1.5 million. less

Former pitcher Roger Clemens, second from right, stands with members of his family, including wife Debbie Clemens, prior to speaking to the media after he was found not guilty on all charges in his perjury ... more

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Roger Clemens, right, waits to speak to the media alongside a member of his family, center, and attorney Michael Attanasio.

Roger Clemens, right, waits to speak to the media alongside a member of his family, center, and attorney Michael Attanasio.

Debbie Clemens, left, smiles while leaving federal court with her husband, Roger, after he was acquitted on all charges by a jury that decided that he didn't lie to Congress when he denied using performance-enhancing drugs. less

Debbie Clemens, left, smiles while leaving federal court with her husband, Roger, after he was acquitted on all charges by a jury that decided that he didn't lie to Congress when he denied using ... more

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Roger Clemens speaks to the media outside a federal court in Washington.

Roger Clemens speaks to the media outside a federal court in Washington.

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Astros infielder Chris Johnson, left, watches Roger Clemens' press conference after his acquittal on perjury charges on the television in the dugout during batting practice Monday at Minute Maid Park.

Astros infielder Chris Johnson, left, watches Roger Clemens' press conference after his acquittal on perjury charges on the television in the dugout during batting practice Monday at Minute Maid Park.

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Roger Clemens, third from left, is surrounded by his family as his attorneys talk to the news media.

Roger Clemens, third from left, is surrounded by his family as his attorneys talk to the news media.

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Debbie Clemens kisses one of her sons after her husband and former all-star baseball pitcher Roger Clemens was found not guilty on all charges in his perjury trial.

Debbie Clemens kisses one of her sons after her husband and former all-star baseball pitcher Roger Clemens was found not guilty on all charges in his perjury trial.

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Roger Clemens speaks to the media alongside his attorney, Rusty Hardin, after he was found not guilty on all charges in his perjury trial.

Roger Clemens speaks to the media alongside his attorney, Rusty Hardin, after he was found not guilty on all charges in his perjury trial.

Roger Clemens speaks to the media after he was found not guilty on all charges in his perjury trial.

Roger Clemens speaks to the media after he was found not guilty on all charges in his perjury trial.

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Roger Clemens speaks to the media after he was found not guilty on all charges in his perjury trial.

Roger Clemens speaks to the media after he was found not guilty on all charges in his perjury trial.

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Roger Clemens becomes emotional as he speaks to the media after he was found not guilty on all charges in his perjury trial.

Roger Clemens becomes emotional as he speaks to the media after he was found not guilty on all charges in his perjury trial.

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Roger Clemens, left, leaves after speaking to the media after he was found not guilty on all charges in his perjury trial.

Roger Clemens, left, leaves after speaking to the media after he was found not guilty on all charges in his perjury trial.

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<strong>June 12</strong><br>
Former Major League Baseball pitcher Roger Clemens, left, gestures as he leaves the Federal Court in Washington with sons, Kacy, center, and Kody, right. Clemens' fate is in the hands of a jury that will decide if the former pitcher lied about performance-enhancing substances. The panel of eight women and four men began deliberations after a day of closing arguments in the ninth week of the trial. less

<strong>June 12</strong><br>
Former Major League Baseball pitcher Roger Clemens, left, gestures as he leaves the Federal Court in Washington with sons, Kacy, center, and Kody, right. Clemens' fate is in the ... more

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<strong>May 14</strong><br>
Former trainer Brian McNamee arrives at the federal court in Washington. McNamee, Roger Clemens' chief accuser, testified Monday against the former pitcher, a make-or-break moment for the prosecution as it seeks to convict Clemens of perjury. less

<strong>May 14</strong><br>
Former trainer Brian McNamee arrives at the federal court in Washington. McNamee, Roger Clemens' chief accuser, testified Monday against the former pitcher, a make-or-break moment ... more

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Roger Clemens arrives at federal court for his perjury and obstruction trial on May 14, 2012, in Washington, DC.

Roger Clemens arrives at federal court for his perjury and obstruction trial on May 14, 2012, in Washington, DC.

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<strong>May 1</strong>Roger Clemens and his attorney Rusty Hardin leave the U.S. District Court after a day of hearing of his perjury and obstruction trial.

<strong>May 1</strong>Roger Clemens and his attorney Rusty Hardin leave the U.S. District Court after a day of hearing of his perjury and obstruction trial.

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Andy Pettitte leaves the U.S. District Court after testifying in the perjury and obstruction trial of former teammate Roger Clemens.

Andy Pettitte leaves the U.S. District Court after testifying in the perjury and obstruction trial of former teammate Roger Clemens.

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Roger Clemens and his attorney Rusty Hardin leave the U.S. District Court after a day of hearing of his perjury and obstruction trial May 1, 2012.

Roger Clemens and his attorney Rusty Hardin leave the U.S. District Court after a day of hearing of his perjury and obstruction trial May 1, 2012.

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Roger Clemens, right, leaves federal court.

Roger Clemens, right, leaves federal court.

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Roger Clemens and his attorney Rusty Hardin leave the U.S. District Court.

Roger Clemens and his attorney Rusty Hardin leave the U.S. District Court.

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Roger Clemens and his attorney Rusty Hardin leave the U.S. District Court.

Roger Clemens and his attorney Rusty Hardin leave the U.S. District Court.

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Andy Pettitte leaves the Federal Court in Washington.

Andy Pettitte leaves the Federal Court in Washington.

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Andy Pettitte leaves the U.S. District Court.

Andy Pettitte leaves the U.S. District Court.

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Andy Pettitte leaves the U.S. District Court.

Andy Pettitte leaves the U.S. District Court.

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Roger Clemens leaves the U.S. District Court.

Roger Clemens leaves the U.S. District Court.

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Andy Pettitte leaves the U.S. District Court.

Andy Pettitte leaves the U.S. District Court.

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Roger Clemens leaves federal court.

Roger Clemens leaves federal court.

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Roger Clemens, third from left, leaves federal court.

Roger Clemens, third from left, leaves federal court.

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Roger Clemens, center, leaves federal court.

Roger Clemens, center, leaves federal court.

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Roger Clemens and his attorney Rusty Hardin leave the U.S. District Court.

Roger Clemens and his attorney Rusty Hardin leave the U.S. District Court.

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Roger Clemens and his attorney Rusty Hardin leave the U.S. District Court.

Roger Clemens and his attorney Rusty Hardin leave the U.S. District Court.

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Roger Clemens and his attorney Rusty Hardin leave the U.S. District Court.

Roger Clemens and his attorney Rusty Hardin leave the U.S. District Court.

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Roger Clemens leaves the U.S. District Court.

Roger Clemens leaves the U.S. District Court.

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<strong>April 30</strong>
Former Major League Baseball pitcher Roger Clemens, right, autographs a baseball ball for Juan Albarracin, left, as he leaves the Federal Court in Washington as a perjury retrial of the seven-time Cy Young Award winning pitcher entered its third week Monday, April 30, 2012. less

<strong>April 30</strong>
Former Major League Baseball pitcher Roger Clemens, right, autographs a baseball ball for Juan Albarracin, left, as he leaves the Federal Court in Washington as a perjury retrial of ... more

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Former Major League Baseball pitcher Roger Clemens, right, leaves the Federal Court in Washington as the perjury retrial of the seven-time Cy Young Award winning pitcher entered its third week Monday, April 30, 2012. less

Former Major League Baseball pitcher Roger Clemens, right, leaves the Federal Court in Washington as the perjury retrial of the seven-time Cy Young Award winning pitcher entered its third week Monday, April ... more

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Former Major League Baseball pitcher Roger Clemens, right, leaves the Federal Court in Washington as the perjury retrial of the seven-time Cy Young Award winning pitcher entered its third week Monday, April 30, 2012. less

Former Major League Baseball pitcher Roger Clemens, right, leaves the Federal Court in Washington as the perjury retrial of the seven-time Cy Young Award winning pitcher entered its third week Monday, April ... more

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Former Major League Baseball pitcher Roger Clemens, right, leaves the Federal Court in Washington as a perjury retrial of the seven-time Cy Young Award winning pitcher entered its third week Monday, April 30, 2012. less

Former Major League Baseball pitcher Roger Clemens, right, leaves the Federal Court in Washington as a perjury retrial of the seven-time Cy Young Award winning pitcher entered its third week Monday, April 30, ... more

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Former Major League Baseball pitcher Roger Clemens, right, autographs a baseball ball for Juan Albarracin, left, as he leaves the Federal Court in Washington as a perjury retrial of the seven-time Cy Young Award winning pitcher entered its third week Monday, April 30, 2012. less

Former Major League Baseball pitcher Roger Clemens, right, autographs a baseball ball for Juan Albarracin, left, as he leaves the Federal Court in Washington as a perjury retrial of the seven-time Cy Young ... more

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Former Major League Baseball pitcher Roger Clemens leaves federal court in Washington, Tuesday, April 24, 2012. Clemens' lawyer opened his defense of the former pitching star by telling jurors that evidence purportedly showing Clemens used steroids was manipulated by his former strength coach, Brian McNamee. less

Former Major League Baseball pitcher Roger Clemens leaves federal court in Washington, Tuesday, April 24, 2012. Clemens' lawyer opened his defense of the former pitching star by telling jurors that evidence ... more

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<strong>April 23</strong><br>
Former Astros pitcher Roger Clemens leaves the U.S. District Court as his attorney Rusty Hardin is reflected in a glass door, after the first day his perjury and obstruction trial. less

<strong>April 23</strong><br>
Former Astros pitcher Roger Clemens leaves the U.S. District Court as his attorney Rusty Hardin is reflected in a glass door, after the first day his perjury and obstruction ... more

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An artist rendition shows Roger Clemens, third from right, and his lawyers Rusty Hardin, right, and and Michael Attanasio listening as prosecutor Steven Durham delivers his opening statement as U.S. District Judge Reggie Walton, back left, listens. less

An artist rendition shows Roger Clemens, third from right, and his lawyers Rusty Hardin, right, and and Michael Attanasio listening as prosecutor Steven Durham delivers his opening statement as U.S. District ... more

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Roger Clemens leaves the Federal Courthouse Monday.

Roger Clemens leaves the Federal Courthouse Monday.

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Roger Clemens leaves the Federal Courthouse Monday.

Roger Clemens leaves the Federal Courthouse Monday.

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Roger Clemens leaves the Federal Courthouse Monday.

Roger Clemens leaves the Federal Courthouse Monday.

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Roger Clemens leaves the Federal Courthouse Monday.

Roger Clemens leaves the Federal Courthouse Monday.

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Roger Clemens leaves the U.S. District Court after the first day his perjury and obstruction trial.

Roger Clemens leaves the U.S. District Court after the first day his perjury and obstruction trial.

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Roger Clemens leaves the U.S. District Court after the first day his perjury and obstruction trial.

Roger Clemens leaves the U.S. District Court after the first day his perjury and obstruction trial.

<strong>April 16</strong><br>
Former all-star baseball pitcher Roger Clemens arrives at the U.S. District Court for the first day of jury selection in his perjury and obstruction trial April 16, 2012, in Washington, DC. The former Houston Astros pitcher's original trial in 2011 was declared a mistrial after the judge said the prosecution presented inadmissible testimony that prejudiced the jury. A seven-time Cy Young Award winner, Clemens is on trial for making false statements, perjury and obstructing Congress when he testified about steroid use during a February 2008 inquiry by the House Oversight and Government Affairs. less

<strong>April 16</strong><br>
Former all-star baseball pitcher Roger Clemens arrives at the U.S. District Court for the first day of jury selection in his perjury and obstruction trial April 16, 2012, in ... more

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Former all-star baseball pitcher Roger Clemens (L) and members of his legal team arrive at the U.S. District Court for the first day of jury selection.

Former all-star baseball pitcher Roger Clemens (L) and members of his legal team arrive at the U.S. District Court for the first day of jury selection.

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Former all-star baseball pitcher Roger Clemens (C) and his attorney Rusty Hardin arrive at the U.S. District Court for the first day of jury selection in his perjury and obstruction trial.

Former all-star baseball pitcher Roger Clemens (C) and his attorney Rusty Hardin arrive at the U.S. District Court for the first day of jury selection in his perjury and obstruction trial.

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Former all-star baseball pitcher Roger Clemens arrives at the U.S. District Court for the first day of jury selection in his perjury and obstruction trial.

Former all-star baseball pitcher Roger Clemens arrives at the U.S. District Court for the first day of jury selection in his perjury and obstruction trial.

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Former all-star baseball pitcher Roger Clemens (C) walks past a statue of former U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Marshall as he and his legal team arrive at the U.S. District Court for the first day of jury selection in his perjury and obstruction trial. less

Former all-star baseball pitcher Roger Clemens (C) walks past a statue of former U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Marshall as he and his legal team arrive at the U.S. District Court for the first day of ... more

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Former all-star baseball pitcher Roger Clemens (R) arrives at the U.S. District Court for the first day of jury selection in his perjury and obstruction trial.

Former all-star baseball pitcher Roger Clemens (R) arrives at the U.S. District Court for the first day of jury selection in his perjury and obstruction trial.

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Former all-star baseball pitcher Roger Clemens (L) and members of his legal team, including attorney Rusty Hardin (R), arrive at the U.S. District Court for the first day of jury selection in his perjury and obstruction trial. less

Former all-star baseball pitcher Roger Clemens (L) and members of his legal team, including attorney Rusty Hardin (R), arrive at the U.S. District Court for the first day of jury selection in his perjury and ... more

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Prosecutor Daniel P. Butler arrives at Federal court house, on April 16, 2012 in Washington, DC. Jury slection is scheduled to begin on a second trial for Roger Clemens, a former Major League Baseball pitcher, who is charged with lying to Congress during a hearing on the use steroids or other performance enhancing drugs. less

Prosecutor Daniel P. Butler arrives at Federal court house, on April 16, 2012 in Washington, DC. Jury slection is scheduled to begin on a second trial for Roger Clemens, a former Major League Baseball pitcher, ... more

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Surrounded by his legal team and members of the news media, former all-star baseball pitcher Roger Clemens (3rd R) walks past a statue of men playing chess as arrives at the U.S. District Court for the first day of jury selection in his perjury and obstruction trial. less

Surrounded by his legal team and members of the news media, former all-star baseball pitcher Roger Clemens (3rd R) walks past a statue of men playing chess as arrives at the U.S. District Court for the first ... more

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Prosecutor Daniel P. Butler (C), is flanked by members of his prosecution team as he arrives at Federal court house.

Prosecutor Daniel P. Butler (C), is flanked by members of his prosecution team as he arrives at Federal court house.

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Welcome to Chron.com’s TRIAL OF ROGER CLEMENS blog. Get the latest news and insights from Texas on the Potomac’s team (Stewart Powell, Regina Garcia Cano, Elizabeth Traynor and Rick Dunham), along with award-winning Chronicle sports columnist Jerome Solomon, daily news links and guest commentary from sports and legal experts.

During the lunch break at the baseball pitcher’s retrial on perjury charges, a live microphone in the courtroom picked up a revealing (and not planned for broadcast) conversation between prosecutors and Clemens’ defense team.

According to the Daily News’ report on the conversation, filed by Michael O’Keeffe and Nathaniel Vinton, prosecutor Steve Durham told defense counsel Michael Attanasio “that the prosecution’s first witness in the case would probably be Charles Johnson, a former parliamentarian for the U.S. House of Representatives, but that if they choose not to call Johnson they would first call Phil Barnett, who was a top congressional aide to the committee that Clemens testified before in 2008.”

“The agent who goes down to Texas and collects samples from your client, we won’t call him,” Durham said, referring to the DNA samples Clemens submitted to investigators seeking a match for the DNA profile they claim to have found on the medical waste.

Other participants in the conversation, which appeared to be cordial, were assistant U.S. Attorney Daniel Butler and defense attorney Jeremy Monthy.

According to the Daily News, “at one point, both Durham and Attanasio chuckled and shook their heads about evidence that prosecutors had apparently shared with the defense only recently.”

“We saw that and said, well, I guess we better send this to the defense,” Durham said, according to the Daily News. “It is what it is. You can’t get the genie back in the bottle.”

The same can be said for this supposedly off-the-record conversation.

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March 29, 2012: Roger Clemens -- shown in a golf cart during the Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational golf tournament at Shadow Creek Golf Course in Las Vegas on March 29 -- will begin again on Monday. The Justice Department, embarrassed by an error that caused a mistrial of Clemens last year, has added three more prosecutors in hopes of containing any missteps as it seeks to convict the famed pitcher of lying to Congress when he said he never used performance-enhancing drugs in 2008. less

March 29, 2012: Roger Clemens -- shown in a golf cart during the Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational golf tournament at Shadow Creek Golf Course in Las Vegas on March 29 -- will begin again on Monday. The ... more

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July 14, 2011: Former Major League baseball pitcher Roger Clemens gestures as he leaves federal court in Washington, Thursday, July 14, 2011, after the judge declared a mistrial in his perjury trial after prosecutors showed jurors evidence that the judge had ruled out of bounds. less

July 14, 2011: Former Major League baseball pitcher Roger Clemens gestures as he leaves federal court in Washington, Thursday, July 14, 2011, after the judge declared a mistrial in his perjury trial after ... more

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July 14, 2011: Roger Clemens, right, with his attorney Rusty Hardin on July 14.

July 14, 2011: Roger Clemens, right, with his attorney Rusty Hardin on July 14.

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July 14, 2011: Rusty Hardin had every reason to smile on July 14.

July 14, 2011: Rusty Hardin had every reason to smile on July 14.

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July 14, 2011: Roger Clemens autographs a baseball as leaves the court after the judge declared a mistrial.

July 14, 2011: Roger Clemens autographs a baseball as leaves the court after the judge declared a mistrial.

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July 5, 2011: Roger Clemens, left, and his attorney Rusty Hardin attend a pretrial hearing in federal court in Washington.

July 5, 2011: Roger Clemens, left, and his attorney Rusty Hardin attend a pretrial hearing in federal court in Washington.

Aug. 19, 2010: A federal grand jury indicted seven-time Cy Young Award winner Roger Clemens for allegedly lying to Congress about using steroids. The six-count grand jury indictment said Clemens obstructed a congressional inquiry with 15 statements that he made under oath. At Clemens' home in Piney Point, media gathered but there was no early reaction. less

Feb. 13, 2008: Former Major League baseball pitcher Roger Clemens is sworn-in on Capitol Hill in Washington prior to testifying before the House Oversight, and Government Reform committee hearing on drug use in baseball. less

Feb. 13, 2008: Former Major League baseball pitcher Roger Clemens is sworn-in on Capitol Hill in Washington prior to testifying before the House Oversight, and Government Reform committee hearing on drug use ... more

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Feb. 13, 2008: Roger Clemens testified that former trainer, Brian McNamee was lying and also said that old teammate and friend Andy Pettitte must have "misheard" a conversation about Clemen's alleged use of human growth hormone. less

Feb. 13, 2008: Roger Clemens testified that former trainer, Brian McNamee was lying and also said that old teammate and friend Andy Pettitte must have "misheard" a conversation about Clemen's alleged use of ... more

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Feb. 13, 2008: From left, Brian McNamee, former personal trainer to Roger Clemens, Charlie Scheeler, member of the investigating staff for former Sen. George Mitchell's report, and pitcher Roger Clemens swear under oath before testifying. less

Feb. 13, 2008: From left, Brian McNamee, former personal trainer to Roger Clemens, Charlie Scheeler, member of the investigating staff for former Sen. George Mitchell's report, and pitcher Roger Clemens swear ... more

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Feb. 7, 2008: This photo provided by Emery Celli Brinckerhoff & Abady, is one of the photographs submitted to the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee in Washington by Brian McNamee, former personal trainer for Roger Clemens, showing evidence of alleged use of steroids by Clemens. less

Feb. 7, 2008: This photo provided by Emery Celli Brinckerhoff & Abady, is one of the photographs submitted to the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee in Washington by Brian McNamee, former personal ... more

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2008: Roger Clemens, right, shown here in an interview with Mike Wallace on CBS' "60 Minutes," was accused of using steroids and performance-enhancing drugs by former trainer Brian McNamee. Clemens has denied the accusations. less

2008: Roger Clemens, right, shown here in an interview with Mike Wallace on CBS' "60 Minutes," was accused of using steroids and performance-enhancing drugs by former trainer Brian McNamee. Clemens has denied ... more

Jan. 7, 2008: Roger Clemens, seen here with his attorney Rusty Hardin, is singled out in nearly nine pages of the 409-page Mitchell Report on the use of banned sustances. Four days after the report was released, Clemens issued a categorical denial. “I want to state clearly and without qualification: I did not take steroids, human growth hormone or any other banned substances at any time in my baseball career or, in fact, my entire life,” he said. less

Jan. 7, 2008: Roger Clemens, seen here with his attorney Rusty Hardin, is singled out in nearly nine pages of the 409-page Mitchell Report on the use of banned sustances. Four days after the report was ... more

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2007: Roger Clemens' final season in New York produced a bag of mixed results. He went 6-6 with a 4.18 ERA, and couldn't help the Yankees advance past the first round of the playoffs.

2007: Roger Clemens' final season in New York produced a bag of mixed results. He went 6-6 with a 4.18 ERA, and couldn't help the Yankees advance past the first round of the playoffs.

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May 6, 2007: New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman, left, speaks to the media as the team announced the signing of Roger Clemens, right, to a one-year contract on May 6.

May 6, 2007: New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman, left, speaks to the media as the team announced the signing of Roger Clemens, right, to a one-year contract on May 6.

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June 22, 2006: Roger Clemens made his major league season debut against the Minnesota Twins on June 22. That season, he went 7-6 with a 2.30 ERA in 19 starts.

June 22, 2006: Roger Clemens made his major league season debut against the Minnesota Twins on June 22. That season, he went 7-6 with a 2.30 ERA in 19 starts.

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June 11, 2006: Roger Clemens made a minor league start for the Corpus Christi Hooks on June 11. At the time, he was working his way into shape to rejoin the Astros.

June 11, 2006: Roger Clemens made a minor league start for the Corpus Christi Hooks on June 11. At the time, he was working his way into shape to rejoin the Astros.

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May 31, 2006: The Astros announce on May 31 that Roger Clemens has come out of retirement to pitch for them for one more season.

May 31, 2006: The Astros announce on May 31 that Roger Clemens has come out of retirement to pitch for them for one more season.

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2005: Roger Clemens, who re-signed with Houston for one year at $18 million, had another superb season. He went only 13-8, but led the league with a career-low 1.87 ERA, and helped the Astros reach their first-ever World Series. less

2005: Roger Clemens, who re-signed with Houston for one year at $18 million, had another superb season. He went only 13-8, but led the league with a career-low 1.87 ERA, and helped the Astros reach their ... more

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2004: Roger Clemens wheeled and dealed his way to excellence in his first season with Houston. He went 18-4 with a 2.98 ERA and 218 strikeouts, and won his seventh Cy Young Award. Photo: Karen Warren, Chronicle / HC less

2004: Roger Clemens wheeled and dealed his way to excellence in his first season with Houston. He went 18-4 with a 2.98 ERA and 218 strikeouts, and won his seventh Cy Young Award. Photo: Karen Warren, ... more

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2004: Roger Clemens celebrates with first-base coach Jose Cruz following the Astros' victory over St. Louis in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series that gave them the NL pennant and their first-ever trip to the World Series. less

2004: Roger Clemens celebrates with first-base coach Jose Cruz following the Astros' victory over St. Louis in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series that gave them the NL pennant and their ... more

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Jan. 12, 2004: Roger Clemens, who put off retirement to pitch for his hometown team, the Houston Astros, is introduced in a news conference. He pitched for the Astros from 2004-06.

Jan. 12, 2004: Roger Clemens, who put off retirement to pitch for his hometown team, the Houston Astros, is introduced in a news conference. He pitched for the Astros from 2004-06.

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2003: Roger Clemens was solid in his final season with the Yankees. He went 17-9 with a 3.91 ERA and 190 strikeouts.

2003: Roger Clemens was solid in his final season with the Yankees. He went 17-9 with a 3.91 ERA and 190 strikeouts.

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June 13, 2003: Roger Clemens celebrates with his family after winning his 300th career game.

June 13, 2003: Roger Clemens celebrates with his family after winning his 300th career game.

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2002: Roger Clemens did not have a great season with the Yankees. He went only 13-6 with a 4.35 ERA and 192 strikeouts.

2002: Roger Clemens did not have a great season with the Yankees. He went only 13-6 with a 4.35 ERA and 192 strikeouts.

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2001: Roger Clemens reverted to his old form in his third season with the Yankees. He went 20-3 with a 3.51 ERA and 213 strikeouts, and claimed his sixth Cy Young Award.

2001: Roger Clemens reverted to his old form in his third season with the Yankees. He went 20-3 with a 3.51 ERA and 213 strikeouts, and claimed his sixth Cy Young Award.

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2000: Roger Clemens was a mediocre pitcher for the Yankees that season. He was only 13-8 with a 3.70 ERA and 188 strikeouts, but did win his second straight World Series title.

2000: Roger Clemens was a mediocre pitcher for the Yankees that season. He was only 13-8 with a 3.70 ERA and 188 strikeouts, but did win his second straight World Series title.

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Oct. 28, 1999: Yankees pitcher Roger Clemens tips his cap to the crowd as he leaves in the eighth inning of Game 4 of the World Series against the Atlanta Braves. The Yankees won the series, and Clemens earned his first World Series title. less

Oct. 28, 1999: Yankees pitcher Roger Clemens tips his cap to the crowd as he leaves in the eighth inning of Game 4 of the World Series against the Atlanta Braves. The Yankees won the series, and Clemens earned ... more

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1999: Roger Clemens went 14-10 in his first season with the Yankees. He pitched for New York from 1999-2003 and again in 2007.

1999: Roger Clemens went 14-10 in his first season with the Yankees. He pitched for New York from 1999-2003 and again in 2007.

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1998: Roger Clemens was the main attraction that season for Toronto. He went 20-6 with a 2.65 ERA and 271 strikeouts, and won his fifth Cy Young Award and second straight American League Pitching Triple Crown.

1998: Roger Clemens was the main attraction that season for Toronto. He went 20-6 with a 2.65 ERA and 271 strikeouts, and won his fifth Cy Young Award and second straight American League Pitching Triple Crown.

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Dec. 2, 1998: Roger Clemens told the Blue Jays that wanted them to trade him closer to his Texas home or to a contender. He was later traded to the New York Yankees.

Dec. 2, 1998: Roger Clemens told the Blue Jays that wanted them to trade him closer to his Texas home or to a contender. He was later traded to the New York Yankees.

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July 5, 1998: Roger Clemens, a member of the Toronto Blue Jays, waves his cap to the crowd after striking out Tampa Bay's Randy Winn to record his 3,000th career strikeout.

July 5, 1998: Roger Clemens, a member of the Toronto Blue Jays, waves his cap to the crowd after striking out Tampa Bay's Randy Winn to record his 3,000th career strikeout.

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1986: Roger Clemens poses at home with his trophies, dog Gizmo and baseball jerseys from college to pros (left to right).

1986: Roger Clemens poses at home with his trophies, dog Gizmo and baseball jerseys from college to pros (left to right).

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1986: Roger Clemens pitched in the All-Star Game in Houston. He tossed three perfect innings to lead the American League to victory, and was named the game's MVP.

1986: Roger Clemens pitched in the All-Star Game in Houston. He tossed three perfect innings to lead the American League to victory, and was named the game's MVP.

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April 29, 1986: Roger Clemens set a new major league record by striking out 20 batters in a nine-inning game against the Seattle Mariners.

April 29, 1986: Roger Clemens set a new major league record by striking out 20 batters in a nine-inning game against the Seattle Mariners.

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1986: Roger Clemens had one of the best seasons of his career with the Boston Red Sox. Clemens, who pitched for Boston from 1984-1996, went 24-4 with a 2.48 ERA and 238 strikeouts, and won the American League Cy Young and MVP awards. less

1986: Roger Clemens had one of the best seasons of his career with the Boston Red Sox. Clemens, who pitched for Boston from 1984-1996, went 24-4 with a 2.48 ERA and 238 strikeouts, and won the American League ... more

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1983: Roger Clemens pitched for the University of Texas in the 1983 College World Series. Clemens, who starred at Texas from 1982-83, was the winning pitcher in the Longhorns' 4-3 win over Alabama in the national title game. less

1983: Roger Clemens pitched for the University of Texas in the 1983 College World Series. Clemens, who starred at Texas from 1982-83, was the winning pitcher in the Longhorns' 4-3 win over Alabama in the ... more

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1980: Roger Clemens played varsity baseball as a senior at Spring Woods High School.

1980: Roger Clemens played varsity baseball as a senior at Spring Woods High School.